Washington State Fair in Puyallup

The Washington State Fair goes into the final stretch of its three week run

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on September 19, 2013 11:40 PM

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Bobbie Stogsdill, 72, swings a heavy mallet while trying to win a prize while playing the High Striker game on the midway at the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Bobbie Stogsdill, 72, swings a heavy mallet while trying to win a prize while playing the High Striker game on the midway at the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known ... more

A young buckaroo rides a sheep in the Wool Riders Only mutton busting competition during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

A young buckaroo rides a sheep in the Wool Riders Only mutton busting competition during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn ... more

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Rides are shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Rides are shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues ... more

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Rebecca and Michael Brown watch a ride spin high overhead during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22nd. less

Rebecca and Michael Brown watch a ride spin high overhead during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since ... more

A man looks into the milk barn during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

A man looks into the milk barn during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The ... more

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Iris Casswell, 4, rides a tractor during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Iris Casswell, 4, rides a tractor during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. ... more

People ride on the Extreme Scream as the moon rises during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

People ride on the Extreme Scream as the moon rises during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it ... more

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Piglets nurse from their mom during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Piglets nurse from their mom during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The ... more

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Visitors walk through Luminasia during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22nd. less

Visitors walk through Luminasia during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, ... more

Young buckaroos watch a round of mutton busting during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6t The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Young buckaroos watch a round of mutton busting during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened ... more

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Prizes are shown on the midway during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Prizes are shown on the midway during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The ... more

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Abby Smaciarz of Raymond, Wash. cleans one of her cows during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Abby Smaciarz of Raymond, Wash. cleans one of her cows during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it ... more

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People enjoy a ride during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

People enjoy a ride during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair ... more

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Ayden Babine is pushed through bubbles by his uncle Shane Babine during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Ayden Babine is pushed through bubbles by his uncle Shane Babine during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each ... more

A young buckaroo gets tossed from a sheep while competing in the Wool Riders Only mutton busting during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

A young buckaroo gets tossed from a sheep while competing in the Wool Riders Only mutton busting during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup ... more

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People spin on a ride during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

People spin on a ride during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair ... more

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Visitors walk through Luminasia during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Visitors walk through Luminasia during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, ... more

People ride the Inverter during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

People ride the Inverter during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair ... more

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A display of miniature horses is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

A display of miniature horses is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. ... more

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People ride the Classic Coaster during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

People ride the Classic Coaster during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The ... more

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Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn ... more

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Food is grilled during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Food is grilled during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues ... more

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The midway is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

The midway is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair ... more

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Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn ... more

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Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in... Photo-5210799.70504 - seattlepi.com

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A young participant rides a sheep in the Wool Riders Only mutton busting competition during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

A young participant rides a sheep in the Wool Riders Only mutton busting competition during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn ... more

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People work a game booth during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

People work a game booth during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair ... more

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Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Luminasia is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in... Photo-5210802.70504 - seattlepi.com

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A woman carries a prize during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

A woman carries a prize during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Luminasia is an exhibit of lanterns and illuminated structures. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has ... more

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The Extreme Scream is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 22. less

The Extreme Scream is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, has drawn large crowds each day since it opened on Sept. 6. The ... more

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The Extreme Scream is shown during the 2013 Washington State Fair... Photo-5210801.70504 - seattlepi.com